Safety first!
Make sure you are wearing appropriate safety protection throughout the entire process.
STEP 1: Level Ground
Level off ground to a minimum of 150mm below the level of the finished driveway. The process is much the same as a standard block paving installation.
STEP 2: Sub-Base
Lay 60mm of sub-base and level and compact this with a wacker plate.
STEP 3: Lay Wire Mesh
Lay a wire mesh to cover the area of the driveway before securing the heating cables to the mesh with zip ties.
STEP 4: Finishing Touches
Lay 40-50mm of sand on top of the heating pipes and compact by hand. Blocks can now be laid as they would be on a conventional block pave job.
Concrete
STEP 1: Level Ground
Excavate base to a minimum of 90mm below the level of the finished driveway.
STEP 2: Sub-Base
Level off sub-grade before laying 30-40mm of sand or grit as the sub-base.
STEP 3: Lay Wire Mesh
Lay a reinforcement mesh over the sub-base before securing the heating pipes to the mesh with zip ties.
STEP 4: Finishing Touches
Lay sand on top of the pipes to a minimum of 10mm.
Lay concrete on top of the sand to a minimum of 50mm deep. The concrete mix must not contain any sharp stones as this can damage the heating system.
Smooth and level the concrete as on a conventional concrete job.
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We take time to fully understand what you want from your space before presenting you with professionally designed options for your landscaping design project. You get to see what your outside space could look like before making any decisions.
"The service from beginning to end was faultless. The expertly drawn-up plans fulfilled the brief and the end result was exactly as we expected. I wholeheartedly recommend the New Driveway Company."
Tony C - March 2023
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